Course de la Cité-Limoilou

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2026
Run through the colorful streets of Vieux Limoilou in Québec City with live music, face painters and balloon artists enlivening the course. Family friendly distances and kid races make this an urban, artsy morning for all ages.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Course de la Cité-Limoilou 2026 is a running event in Québec City held at École Saint-Fidèle on 12e Rue. The organizer emphasizes urban and artistic elements, with live musical performances and street artists such as face painters and balloon sculptors along the course. The route passes through Vieux-Limoilou, including 2e and 3e Avenue. The event includes activities and races aimed at families and children.

Distances and fees

  • 10 km - $43.79; 442 places remaining
  • 5 km - $41.61; 634 places remaining
  • 5 km (stroller) - $41.61; 26 places remaining
  • 2 km - $18.68; 104 places remaining
  • 1.5 km - $18.68; 149 places remaining
  • 1 km - $18.68; 137 places remaining

Registration windows shown on the event page cover 30 Nov to 30 Mar for these entries. Prices are listed as including mandatory fees and items.

Policies and sustainability

Registrants can receive a refund up to 30 days before the event. Transfers or distance changes are allowed up to 15 days before the event. Since 2023, the event has removed single-use cups at refreshment stations; post-race snacks favor local producers.

Partners

Listed sponsors include Desjardins Caisse de Limoilou, SDC Limoilou, and Clinique dentaire Myriam Hébert. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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